St. Louis Aquarium Tour at 9:00AM

10/30/2025 9:00 AM - Not Specified

Your journey through the St. Louis Aquarium starts along a freshwater river and the shallow waters of a salt marsh, then moves into the deep, dark abyss of the open ocean. Browse our galleries to see what’s in store for you when you spend some time at the most unique indoor attraction in St. Louis! Head over to the Aquarium at 9 am, 11 am or 1 pm for a special front-of-house tour.  Purchase discounted tickets with our code: NABT20 at www.stlouisaquarium.com. Please note, by RSVP'ing for this session, it will not give you a ticket to the aquarium.  You will need to purchase a ticket separately on their website or at the window.  Be sure to use our discount code!

The St. Louis Aquarium is located right in the hotel, through Midway East.

St. Louis Aquarium Tour at 11:00AM

10/30/2025 11:00 AM - Not Specified

Your journey through the St. Louis Aquarium starts along a freshwater river and the shallow waters of a salt marsh, then moves into the deep, dark abyss of the open ocean. Browse our galleries to see what’s in store for you when you spend some time at the most unique indoor attraction in St. Louis! Head over to the Aquarium at 9 am, 11 am or 1 pm for a special front-of-house tour.  Purchase discounted tickets with our code: NABT20 at www.stlouisaquarium.com. Please note, by RSVP'ing for this session, it will not give you a ticket to the aquarium.  You will need to purchase a ticket separately on their website or at the window.  Be sure to use our discount code!

The St. Louis Aquarium is located right in the hotel through Midway East.

Authentic scientific research and data for the classroom with Data Nuggets: 10/30/25, 12:30PM – 2:30PM in Midway Suite 7&8

10/30/2025 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Presenter: Elizabeth H. Schultheis

Data Nuggets are free resources, co-designed by scientists and teachers to bring authentic data and research into classrooms. They highlight the true process of science, along with any surprises along the way. In this session, co-Founder Elizabeth Schultheis, will demonstrate best practices for their use in biology classrooms.

Novel Ways of Engaging Sophisticated Upper-Level Biology Students through Yoga & Mindfulness: 10/30/25, 12:30PM – 3:30PM in Midway Suite 11

10/30/2025 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Presenter: Raelynn Haynes

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This presentation focuses on novel assignments designed to incorporate out-of-the-classroom experiences to more fully engage students in courses like human anatomy and physiology. Students use their own movement experiences to better understand the human body!

The Society for College Science Teaching (SCST) Workshop: Elevate Your College Science Courses: 10/30/25, 12:30PM – 3:30PM in Midway Suite 9

10/30/2025 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Presenter: Renee M. Clary

Join SCST’s interactive session as college science educators share their favorite techniques and explore strategies to optimize instructional efficacy, college student engagement, and course enjoyment.

Session 1: Stories and Structures: Exploring factors that shape STEM education

Rewriting History with College Science Students: The ‘Story Behind the Story’ Optimizes Student Understanding of the Nature of Science and Students’ Science Identities

Renee M. Clary, Mississippi State University (Mississippi State, MS)

Differential Impacts of Family Income Background on GPA and STEM Retention Among Undergraduate STEM Students Prior to STEM Intervention Program Implementation

Amanda Surman, Syracuse University (Syracuse, NY)

Session 2: Empowering STEM students: Inquiry-guided learning and the impact of supportive environments

Improving Science Self-Efficacy Through the Use of Inquiry-Guided Learning

Derrick A. Nero, University of Nebraska at Omaha (Omaha, NE)

STEM Spaces

Orinna Clark, National Louis University (Wheeling, IL)
Ian Moncrief, National Louis University (Chicago, IL)

Session 3: Applied Science Pedagogies — Using Real-World Data and Experiences to Engage Students

Classroom Blatticomposting

Michael D. Bechtel, Wartburg College (Waverly, IA)

Using Spatial Data to Enhance Science Classes

Athena Nagel, Mississippi State University (Mississippi State, MS)

St. Louis Aquarium Tour at 1:00PM

10/30/2025 1:00 PM - Not Specified

Your journey through the St. Louis Aquarium starts along a freshwater river and the shallow waters of a salt marsh, then moves into the deep, dark abyss of the open ocean. Browse our galleries to see what’s in store for you when you spend some time at the most unique indoor attraction in St. Louis! Head over to the Aquarium at 9 am, 11 am or 1 pm for a special front-of-house tour.  Purchase discounted tickets with our code: NABT20 at www.stlouisaquarium.com. Please note, by RSVP'ing for this session, it will not give you a ticket to the aquarium.  You will need to purchase a ticket separately on their website or at the window.  Be sure to use our discount code!

The St. Louis Aquarium is located right in the hotel through Midway East.

Elementary & Middle Level Meeting: 10/31/25, 8:00AM - 9:00AM in Midway Suite 1&2

10/31/2025 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Elementary & Middle Level Meeting

Free, RSVP

Grab your breakfast and meet up with other elementary and middle-level teachers at this informal networking breakfast designed to help you connect with colleagues.

High School Level Meeting: 10/31/25, 8:00AM - 9:00AM in Grand B&C

10/31/2025 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

High School Level Meeting
Free, RSVP

If you teach funny Freshmen, serious Seniors, and/or everyone in-between, you will want to grab your breakfast, grab a seat, and connect with other high school biology teachers in this informal setting. Grab your breakfast and come join us!

Friday Night Science Disco and Halloween Party (RSVP Only): 10/31/25, 6:00PM - 8:30PM in Grand Hall

10/31/2025 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Get ready to dance the night away at NABT’s Science Disco & Halloween Party! This unique event will feature food, fun, and friends catching up and getting down. Don’t have boogie fever? You can still show up in costume and enjoy a night of games, contests, and laughs in the famous lobby of the Historic Union Station Hotel. Tickets are not needed, but RSVPs are appreciated.

We hope to make this experience as accessible as possible. Please contact conference@nabt.org if you need special consideration to participate.

NABT Honors Luncheon: 11/1/25, 11:30AM - 2:00PM in Grand B&C

11/1/2025 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM

NABT Honors Luncheon
Cost $50 ($60 onsite)

NABT is proud to recognize the 2025 NABT Award Recipients during this celebration. We will honor exceptional biology teachers from all levels, and everyone is welcome to help us congratulate these remarkable professionals.